Frances M. Kirkham

Atkin Chambers
Atkin Building
Gray’s Inn
London WC1R 5AT
United Kingdom
1978-2000 Solicitor in private practice specializing in dispute resolution in construction and engineering and other commercial disputes. 2000-2011 Technology & Construction Court judge in England & Wales, case managing and trying commercial disputes in construction, engineering, technology, mercantile and Chancery fields and in the Administrative Court.
The Law Society, Society of Construction Arbitrators, Society of Construction Law, Technology & Construction Court Solicitors’ Association.
Party-appointed arbitrator in ICC arbitration; sole arbitrator in numerous domestic arbitrations. Sole mediator in many commercial mediations. Adjudicator in construction disputes. Managed an extensive inquisitorial process.